Tech
Smart-home and audio brands bundle hardware with subscriptions. We separate what the box costs from what it costs to keep it working.
- 69/100
Sonos Review: Is the Whole-Home Speaker System Still Worth It in 2026?
Excellent hardware and fair sales terms, marked down for premium pricing, a short warranty and a software record owners have not forgotten.
- 69/100
eufy Review: Cheap Cameras, No Fees, but Can You Trust Them?
Good-value hardware with no subscription trap, marked down for a privacy record that took a state settlement to fix and uneven support.
- 64/100
Roborock Review: Great Robots, Shaky Aftercare in 2026?
Class-leading hardware and a polished app, dragged down by a one-year warranty and a support record that owners describe as slow and circular.
- 62/100
Google Nest Review: Is Google’s Smart Home Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Polished thermostats and good cameras, marked down for a short return window, subscription creep and a poor record on support.
- 58/100
Ring Review: Are Amazon’s Doorbells Still Worth It in 2026?
Cheap, capable hardware and a generous return window, undercut by subscription dependence, a thin warranty and a poor trust record.
- 56/100
iRobot Review: Is Roomba Still Worth Buying After the Bankruptcy?
Capable new robots and a generous trial, weighed down by a one-year warranty, an ownership upheaval and poor service reviews.